TabuWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “Tabu” powered by Princeton WordNet.

adjective

excluded from use or mention

adjective

not permitted

adjective

forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

Words in this synset: taboo, tabu
adjective

concerned with religion or religious purposes

noun

an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

Words in this synset: taboo, tabu
noun

the quality of being inhibited

noun

a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

Words in this synset: taboo, tabu
noun

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

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